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AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal led-Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections.

SP, BSP spat in LS

SP, BSP spat in LS

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

Mulayam Singh Yadav's son took exception to certain remarks made by a BSP member against his father.

'No one can touch Bharatiya Muslims'

'No one can touch Bharatiya Muslims'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Netaji Bose followed the concept of Bharatiya and he united all religions and communities of India as Bharatiya.' 'I follow that politics of Netaji and so does the BJP.'

Meet Subhash C Garg, the new DEA secretary

Meet Subhash C Garg, the new DEA secretary

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

DEA is currently headed on an interim basis by Corporate Affairs Secretary Tapan Ray

BJP's politics is about misguiding people: Sonia Gandhi

BJP's politics is about misguiding people: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has promised to provide free MRI and CT scan to patients if brought back to power. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The accident occurred when the private boat 'Ma Kamala' was headed to Majuli from Nimati Ghat and the government-owned ferry 'Tripkai' was coming from the riverine island.

Oppn slams govt over Budget, says nothing for common man

Oppn slams govt over Budget, says nothing for common man

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Participating in the debate on the budget, leaders of parties like the Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Aam Aadmi Party and Left launched an all-out attack on the BJP government for allegedly selling off the country's assets and PSUs to big industrialists.

Yogi in Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple

Yogi in Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The UP CM's visit comes a day after senior BJP leaders were charged with conspiracy in the Babri Masjid case.

Options trading in gold launched; in cotton, silver, copper soon

Options trading in gold launched; in cotton, silver, copper soon

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Gold is the first product for options trading that markets regulator Sebi has allowed after 14 years of commodity exchanges in the country.

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Modi did not consider these deaths important enough to express regrets. Will these lives continue to count for nothing? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Disclosure of Lavasa's dissent notes on PM's speeches may 'endanger life': EC

Disclosure of Lavasa's dissent notes on PM's speeches may 'endanger life': EC

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The EC cited Section 8(1)(g) of the RTI Act exempting the disclosure of information which would endanger the life or physical safety of any person or identify the source of information or assistance given in confidence for law enforcement or security purposes.

PHOTOS: Amid tight security, Pakistan cricket team arrives in Kolkata for WorldT20

PHOTOS: Amid tight security, Pakistan cricket team arrives in Kolkata for WorldT20

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

The Pakistan men's cricket team arrived in Kolkata on Saturday evening for the ICC World Twenty20 after high drama over the last few days.

'Don't shut down projects started by Gehlot government'

'Don't shut down projects started by Gehlot government'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Rajasthan Congress led by its state president Sachin Pilot on Thursday held a Chetna Rally against "anti-people" policies of the Vasundhara Raje led Bharatiya Janata Party Rajasthan government.

'For the first time Cong won't have a Muslim MLA in Raj Assembly'

'For the first time Cong won't have a Muslim MLA in Raj Assembly'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party has not only decimated the Congress in the Rajasthan assembly polls but, for the first time, will have two Muslim legislators while the Congress will have none.

Oppn leaders meet EC, seek verification of VVPAT slips

Oppn leaders meet EC, seek verification of VVPAT slips

Rediff.com21 May 2019

They also demanded that if any discrepancy is found during VVPAT verification, 100 per cent counting of the paper slips of VVPATs of all polling stations of that particular assembly segment should be done and compared with the electronic voting machine (EVM) results.

'Beauty doesn't get votes,' Bihar BJP minister on Priyanka

'Beauty doesn't get votes,' Bihar BJP minister on Priyanka

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The BJP sought to distance itself from its leader's sexist comments.

Babri demolition: Judge seeks 6 months from SC to conclude trial

Babri demolition: Judge seeks 6 months from SC to conclude trial

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

A special judge holding trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case, involving Bharatiya Janata Party veterans L K Advani, M M Joshi and others, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking six more months to conclude the trial in the case.

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on everything you need to know about pursuing an international education.

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

Rediff.com29 May 2019

I had said that eloquence of silence is always difficult but far more desirable to see the election process through instead of creating ill-timed controversies.

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

Vedic slokas, witty repartees, Kolkata's who's who at Bandhan book launch

Vedic slokas, witty repartees, Kolkata's who's who at Bandhan book launch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Kolkata's creme de la creme turned up at the launch of Bandhan, The Making of a Bank, but the evening nevertheless had an informal touch typical of the young bank with CMD Chandra Shekhar Ghosh personally welcoming the dignitaries, reports Indrani Roy/Rediff.com.

Turncoats find the going tough

Turncoats find the going tough

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who joined the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha election, lost to Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad from Patna Sahib constituency in Bihar by 2.84 votes.

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury reports on how the West Bengal elections are being fought by the BJP and Trinalool Congress amid COVID challenges, 'Bangaliana', and campaigns based on religion, region, and caste.

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Lalu's son his deputy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

This is the fifth time that Nitish will be the chief minister of Bihar and this will be his third consecutive term.

EC likely to announce LS poll dates by next week

EC likely to announce LS poll dates by next week

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Sources said the poll panel is in final stages of completing its logistical preparations to hold elections.

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After a meeting in the Parliament Library, the leaders of these parties issued a joint statement, expressing concern over the prevailing security situation in the country.

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country.

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The top court, which had earlier fixed August 31 as the deadline for completion of proceedings including pronouncement of the verdict, took note of the report filed by special judge S K Yadav in the high-profile case.

Sons of Delhi bizman rescued after five days, 5 kidnappers held

Sons of Delhi bizman rescued after five days, 5 kidnappers held

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Cops ruled out any Naxal hand in the kidnapping.

Modi tsunami sweeps Bihar; RJD scores 0 for 1st time

Modi tsunami sweeps Bihar; RJD scores 0 for 1st time

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The Congress, which had fought nine, lost all but managed to retain Kishanganj.

Jagan in control as Naidu routed; KCR loses sheen

Jagan in control as Naidu routed; KCR loses sheen

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Jagan maintains a cordial working relationship with the BJP leadership. This may help him get additional financial support from the Centre.

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 20 lakh in 10-12 stocks'

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 20 lakh in 10-12 stocks'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

While the term of 288-member Maharashtra assembly ends on November 9, that of the 90-member Haryana assembly expires on November 2.

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The SC asked special judge to control the proceedings in accordance with law so that inordinate delay that is beyond the time-frame is no longer breached.

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The April 11 polling will decide the fate of several political bigwigs.

Nehru erased from Rajasthan school textbook

Nehru erased from Rajasthan school textbook

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Students of class VIII in Rajasthan schools will no longer study the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru in their social science textbook as references to the first prime minister have been dropped.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

VHP inaugurates Ayodhya yatra; Singhal, Togadia arrested

VHP inaugurates Ayodhya yatra; Singhal, Togadia arrested

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Sunday inaugurated its controversial yatra from Ayodhya amidst a massive crackdown launched by the Uttar Pradesh administration which has arrested senior VHP leaders Ashok Singhal and Praveen Togadia, and over 500 people.

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The journey for 24-year-old Akash Anand would be much tougher, because dynastic succession goes against the grain of Dalit politics that B R Ambedkar founded.